Which Rebel’s Team Shows Up Tuesday?

Up and down season continues against Fresno St

Including Tuesday’s contest against Fresno St, the Rebels will be favored in their 3rd straight contest. Before that they were underdogs in their previous 5. Perhaps nothing sums up the inconsistency of the Rebels season more than this betting anomaly. The same team that ended the Nation’s longest home win streak, also was drubbed at home against a winless conference opponent. The Rebels were good enough to knock off a top 10 team on a “Neutral Court” in Henderson but had no answer for a Southern team that sits at 233 in the latest Kenpom rankings. What team will show up tomorrow, is anyones guess.

It’s difficult to really put a finger on any one key indicator that makes the Rebels go. They turned the ball over only 5 times in their loss to Utah, yet turned it over double that amount against San Jose St and got a win. Three point shooting, which is typically a major barometer, has been minor for the Rebels. They made just 8 on the road against Boise, but it was enough to snap the Nation’s longest home win streak. Against San Diego St, 8 makes was enough to keep the game close but not get a win. Free Throws, which are usually a determining factor in college basketball games, has been an anomoly for the Rebels. They shot 59% against Boise and won, they were 12 for 13 from the line against CSU and it led to defeat. Good luck handicapping this team. The Rebels have more personalities than an aspiring improve actor. Fresno comes into town tomorrow, bringing one of the worst defenses in the nation. If the way this season has gone is any indication, that may be all it takes to come away from Thomas and Mack with a victory.

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